Lake Charles Trail out and back

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Canada

Nova Scotia

Halifax County

Lake Charles Trail out and back

Moderate

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Lake Charles Trail out and back

02:18

8.90km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Shubenacadie Canal Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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168 m

Shubie Beach

Highlight • Beach

At the southern end of Lake Charles, Shubie Beach is a picturesque spot with a neighbouring campground. From here, you can set out along the Lake Charles Trail, a lovely …

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3.40 km

Lake Charles

Highlight • Lake

Lake Charles is a picturesque lake and the terminus for the Shubenacadie Canal, which connects Halifax Harbour to the Bay of Fundy. The Lake Charles Traill, part of the Trans …

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4.48 km

Shubenacadie Canal Starting Point

Highlight • Historical Site

Lake Charles is the summit of the Shubenacadie Canal, which began operation in 1861 and connected Halifax Harbour to the Bay of Fundy. However, it closed in 1871. These days, …

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8.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.62 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.14 km

298 m